Guinea pigs are natural herbivores that spend their time foraging and grazing together in small herds. Their diet should consist of high quality timothy or orchard hay as well as pellet food plus vegetables to satisfy their dietary requirements. Vegetables …
Rabbits are herbivores, and dry dog food is a poor and risky choice for them. Here is what to do if your rabbit ate some, and what to feed instead.
Guinea pigs require many nutrients for optimal health. A combination of hay, vegetables, pellets and fruits should be fed on a daily basis; fresh and sifted wheat grass can also be offered if available. Wheat grass is packed with antioxidants, …
The best guinea pig snacks are fresh vegetables and a little fruit. Here are safe options, how often to offer them, and what to skip.
Orchard grass hay is a safe, soft, sweet-smelling alternative to timothy that many guinea pigs prefer. Here is how it compares and how to feed it.
Can guinea pigs eat lemon leaves? We don’t recommend it: citrus oils and pesticide residue are concerns. Here are safer greens and vitamin C sources.
Snakes are predators that utilize coiling techniques to trap prey. Size determines their prey – larger species prefer deer and rabbits while smaller varieties target rodents like guinea pigs. To protect the safety of your guinea pigs, it’s essential that …
Eating their own poop is normal for guinea pigs. Here’s what cecotropes are, why pigs eat them, and what signs mean it’s time to call a vet.
Guinea pigs require vegetables and fruits as part of their diet, such as butternut squash. This winter squash looks similar to pumpkin and tastes nutty and sweet; plus it provides vital Vitamin C, Manganese, Magnesium and Iron benefits! Farmers markets …
Guinea pigs are strict herbivores and should never eat meat. Learn why, what to do if yours ate some, and what to feed instead.